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New car tax bands coming in 2026 for all electric car owners
Motorists will pay more under new car tax bands for electric car owners Every electric car owner in the UK is set to be hit with higher car tax fees from April 2026 as part of major Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) updates. VED fees rise depending on…
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Convenes Hearing On Electric Vehicle Charging, Affordability, And Infrastructure Needs Amid Federal Uncertainty
The hearing brought together leaders from state agencies, utilities, the EV industry, community organizations, ports and companies making the transition, and more to provide comprehensive updates on the challenges and progress of electrifying…
Top Electric Vehicle Stocks To Add to Your Watchlist - November 23rd
MarketBeat Week in Review – 11/17 - 11/21 Tesla, Rivian Automotive, QuantumScape, NIO, XPeng, BorgWarner, and Li Auto are the seven Electric Vehicle stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. Electric vehicle…
Pay per mile update as EV drivers face threat of new charges
Drivers of electric vehicles have been warned by the government that the tax system for all motorists needs to be 'fair'. Transport secretary Heidi Alexander made the announcement on the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show as she was asked…
2p per mile plan as households without driveways set for law change
Motorists without access to a driveway could be soon enjoy EV benefits Households without access to a driveway could soon get behind the wheel for 2p per mile under new rules by Labour. Last month, the Department for Transport and Office for Zero…
Classic car owners to pay more from this year as 2030 petrol and diesel ban warning issued
Classic car owners could be under threat after 2030 ban rules are introduced Classic car owners may need to pay more to get behind the wheel from this exact year as petrol and diesel ban rules come into effect. Labour is set to ban the sale of most…
Chinese team cuts laser weapon, EV part production time from 1 hour to 1 second
Chinese scientists have reduced the production time of dielectric energy storage capacitor components to just one second, enabling scalable, temperature-stable storage for hybrid electric vehicles, radar systems and high-power lasers. Unlike other…
New petrol and diesel car sales to be banned in UK from 2030
Officials have confirmed that petrol and diesel vehicles will face a total ban across Britain from a specific date. The Labour administration has pledged in its manifesto to bring forward the ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years to 2030.
The future is electric: New approach helps households flick the switch
One company simplifying the consumer journey by providing them with more information and supplying electrification services to energy retailers is Electric Future. It was founded by three friends – Nathan Brown and Adam Risborg and later…
Pay per mile update for drivers as minister issues warning on BBC
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers have been warned by the government that a 'fair' tax system for all motorists is needed amid reports they face new charges to drive. The announcement was made by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander during her…
Minister blames 'shifting sands' amid criticism of pre-Budget 'fiscal fandango'
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A Cabinet minister has defended the pre-…
Optional Work Could Be Yours In The Next 10-20 Years, Elon Musk Says
In the next 10 years, you might not have a job, but that might not be bad news, according to Elon Musk, who says millions of robots and smart technology automation will be doing everything for us. What if someone told you that you don't ever have…
Chariot launches initial small-scale lithium mining in Nigeria
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Perth-based lithium explorer Chariot Corporation has moved decisively to unlock near-term cash flows from its Nigerian lithium…
Taiwan asks to join AUKUS, warns on China coercion
Taiwan's de facto ambassador to Australia is urging the Albanese government to include the island in the AUKUS security pact, as he warned China's coercive behaviour and military activity in the Pacific should ring alarm bells. Douglas Hsu…
Reeves to extend benefit fraud crackdown in Budget
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